Product identification When communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum, the information given on the product nameplate is required. Transfer therefore that information to this manual. Pfeiffer Vacuum, D - 35614 Asslar Typ: F-No: Validity WEIGHT 45 kg This manual applies to products with part number 2,5 AT 2,5 AT 0,8 AT OmniStar™...
→ See document ... Result o.k. Result not as expected 1.4 Responsibility and Warranty Pfeiffer Vacuum accepts no responsibility nor warranty if the user or third parties • disregard this document • utilize the product not according to the defined use •...
2 Design Cover inlet housing Capillary heater Status indicators and heater controls USER control connection tune ready Connection for RS232C RS-232-C control Connection for Exhaust gas connection Power switch WEIGHT 45 kg Power inlet 2,5 AT 2,5 AT 0,8 AT Fuses Design BG 805 071 BE...
2.1 Status Indicators and Heater Controls Actual temperature tube heater Set point temperature tube heater Status indicator Keys for entering the set point OMRON No function Mains power o.k. power Turbo speed >90 % Internal overheating ready OmniStar™ Gas inlet valve open valve ThermoStar™: Calibration unit open (if existing)
3 Installation 3.1 Unpacking the Unit → Information on packing. Open the cover 3.2 Checking the Shock and Overturning Indicators Required tools / material Do not • Supplied Allen wrench tear the capillary Procedure Unlock the cover Check Remove the cover Shock indicator TIP-N-TELL Both arrows have a red color.
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Carefully close and engage the hinged cover Mount the cover OmniStar™: Do not buckle the capillary. ThermoStar™: Do neither buckle nor squeeze the capillary. Lock the cover Mount the insulating cover Installation BG 805 071 BE (9904) GSD300.om...
3.3 Carrying the Unit 3.4 Putting the Unit into Place 3.4.1 Preconditions Space requirements The unit should be carried by two persons and held at the ≥ 300 mm Width places marked by arrows. ≥ 700 mm Depth Media Mains power (→...
3.4.2 Transport Fixing Parts 3.5 Connecting the Exhaust Gas Line Remove both knurled nuts on the bottom of the GSD 300 before starting operation. Store the knurled nuts and remount them if the GSD 300 is to be If you measure toxic or combustible gases with the transported again.
3.6 Connecting the Capillary 3.6.1 OmniStar™ 3.6.2 ThermoStar™ Minimum bending radius 150 mm. Minimum bending radius 150 mm. Do not additionally insulate or cover the heating tube. Do not additionally insulate or cover the heating tube. Do not supply any additional heat (for example, heated Do not supply any additional heat (for example, heated flange).
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Connect the capillary to your measurement point Remove the cover Remove the insulation cover Do not expose the capillary to mechanical stress. Firmly connect the front tip of the tube to the measurement equipment. Clamp only the part of the tube which contains a metal bush.
3.7 Connecting the Interface 3.7.4 Removing the Cover The GSD 300 features three connectors for communication with Preconditions customer supplied peripheral devices: • • Unit switched off RS232C interface (→ section 3.7.1) • • Unit disconnected from the power source ArcNet LAN interface (→...
You now have access to the interface connections Loosen the lockings Interventions inside the equipment: only by mainten- ance or service specialists. 3.7.5 Mounting the Equipment Cover tune ready RS-232-C control Loosen the locking Lead cables behind this panel WEIGHT 45 kg 2,5 AT 2,5 AT 0,8 AT Carefully place the Remove the equipment cover...
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Tighten the locking Tighten the locking Tighten the lockings Place the cover Installation BG 805 071 BE (9904) GSD300.om...
Vacuum WEIGHT 45 kg 2,5 AT 2,5 AT 0,8 AT If the values do not agree, please contact your Pfeiffer Vacuum partner Connect the unit The power connector may only be plugged into a socket with a protective ground. Only three-pin mains cables with a correctly connected protective ground may be used.
4 Initial Start up If for any reason you can assume that the unit is not safe to operate, shut it down and secure it so that it cannot be inadvertently turned on again. You can assume that the unit is not safe to operate when: •...
4.2 Balzers Quadstar™ 422 Setup Define the labels for the digital inputs/outputs The Balzers Quadstar™ 422 needs certain GSD 300 specific adaptations which are to be performed or checked after the installation. Therefore, carefully follow the instructions given • Start below before performing any measurements.
4.3 Optimizing the Ion Source Parameters 4.3.2 OmniStar™ with Test Gas Argon OmniStar™ Optimize with the test gas argon if argon is subsequently to be Optimize the ion source parameters in regular intervals, in parti- analyzed. Setting of "Cathode" to 40 V prevents formation of Ar cular during the first time operation and after all service work on ions and allows detection of low H O concentrations on mass 18.
4.4 Optimizing the Ion Source Parameters 4.4.2 ThermoStar™ with Calibration Unit (PFTBA) ThermoStar™ The calibration substance PerFluorTriButylAmin yields mass Optimize the ion source parameters in regular intervals, in parti- peaks up to 614 amu. It is ideal for optimizing ion source settings cular during the first time operation and after all service work on in the high mass range.
Quit: • Close <Tune Ion Source QMA 200> • Save the changes by confirming the prompt with <YES> • Close <TuneUp> Close the valve of the calibration unit: • In the menu bar choose <Manual> • Choose <DI/DO...> • Double click Valve to deactivate it •...
5 Operation 5.2 Operating the Heater 5.1 Switching on 5.2.1 Tube Heater Precondition • → Initial start up procedure completed ( 18 subsequent) <heater> (Turn on the tube heater) • Balzers Quadstar™ 422 ready for operation <heater> The actual temperature and the set point tem- perature are displayed.
5.4 Switching off Procedure Terminate Balzers Quadstar™ Turn off the mains switch Turbo pump run out time ≈ 10 min 5.5 Preparation for Transport Preconditions • → Unit switched off ( • Turbo pump has run out to standstill (≈ 10 min) Procedure •...
6 Technical Data Interfaces 1× RS232C 1×ArcNet LAN 1× USER control Admissible temperatures Storage 5 ... 45 °C Operation 12 ... 35 °C INTERFACE / QME 200 Relative humidity Max. 80% at temperatures up to 1A 24V AC/DC +31°C PUMP OK NC +24V decreasing to 50% at +40°C PUMP OK NO...
7 Maintenance and Care Pfeiffer Vacuum offers maintenance courses for this product. Through examples and more detailed documentation these courses enable the user to keep the equipment in proper working condition. For additional information, please contact the nearest Pfeiffer Vacuum service center.
• → Orifice clogged If the fault is more severe, please contact the nearest Pfeiffer Vacuum Service Center. 8.1 Shortening the Capillary If the capillary tends to clog, it may be advisable to shorten it. 8.1.1 OmniStar™ Turn on the unit and wait 10 min (turbo pump acceleration...
8.1.2 ThermoStar™ Turn on the unit and wait 10 min (turbo pump acceleration Preconditions time) • Unit switched off • Capillary detached from the measurement point • Length of capillary still adequate after it has been shortened Check the pressure in the analysis chamber as follows: •...
8.2 Replacing the Capillary Removing the old capillary 8.2.1 OmniStar™ Preconditions Detach the capillary at the measuring point • Unit switched off Required tools / material • Tube cutter (recommended → Unlock the cover or knife file • Wrench ¼" (6.5 mm) •...
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Installing the new capillary Loosen the capillary at the gas inlet and pull it back Push the capillary, which has been broken down to the correct length, through the tube Attach the capillary to the gas inlet using a new ferrule Pull the capillary out of the tube Carefully close the hinged...
Removing the old capillary 8.2.2 ThermoStar™ Preconditions Detach capillary at the measurement point • Unit switched off • Capillary detached from the measurement point Required tools / material Unlock the cover • Capillary cutting tool (recommended → or cutting blade •...
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Installing the new capillary Loosen the capillary at the gas inlet and pull it out Push the capillary, with the end B ahead, into the tube Quartz capillaries may splinter. Wear protective glasses. Remove coupling and ferrule Slide the coupling and a new ferrule on the capillary Pull the capillary out of the tube Connect and tighten by hand...
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Loosely loop the capillary once or twice (as reserve for the event of clogging) Carefully close the hinged cover and let it catch Do neither buckle nor squeeze the capillary. Shorten the capillary again (→ Connect the capillary to the measurement point Troubleshooting BG 805 071 BE (9904)
8.3 Replacing the Orifice Remove the gas inlet 8.3.1 OmniStar™ Preconditions • Unit switched off • Capillary removed (→ Remove the screw of the orifice Required tools / material • Allen wrench 2.5 mm • Screwdriver No. 1 • (→ Orifice The orifice drops out Disconnect the...
8.4 Replacing the fuses If a fuse has blown, there is usually a fault inside the unit, too. Call the in-house service department or contact your nearest Pfeiffer Vacuum Service Center. Troubleshooting BG 805 071 BE (9904)
9 Accessories Description Ordering number Available from: TT-6 082780 SGE International Pty Ltd, Scientific " tube cutter Glass Engineering 0625010 Capillary cutting tool 7 Argent Place, (or comparable products of Ringwood Vic 3134, Australia other manufacturers) or one of their national distributors 10 Spare Parts When ordering spare parts, always mention: •...
11 Decommissioning DANGER Caution: contaminated parts Contaminated parts can be detrimental to health. Before you begin to work, find out whether any parts are contaminated. Adhere to the relevant regulations and take the necessary precautions when handling contaminated parts. WARNING Caution: substances detrimental to the environment Products, operating materials etc.
Declaration of Contamination The repair and/or service of vacuum equipment and components will only be carried out if a correctly completed declaration has been submitted. Non-completion will result in delay. This declaration can only be completed and signed by authorised and qualified staff. Description of product Reason for return Type...
Declaration of Conformity Product GSD 300 O GSD 300 T Gas analysis system OmniStar™ ThermoStar™ EU Declaration of Conformity as We herewith declare that the products listed above comply with the provisions of the defined by the listed Guidelines listed Guidelines. Guidelines, harmonized standards, national standards in languages and specifications which have been applied: 73/23/EEC...
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Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH Emmeliusstrasse 33 D–35614 Asslar Deutschland Tel +49 (0) 6441 802-0 Fax +49 (0) 6441 802-202 info@pfeiffer-vacuum.de Original: German BG 805 071 BD (9904) www.pfeiffer-vacuum.de...
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